MARVELOUS MECHANIZED MAGIC
The 1313 Club presents an evening of Audio Animatronics magic
Event Information
DATE
September 18, 2010
LOCATION
Grand Ballroom, Disneyland Hotel,
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, California
TICKETS
On sale now at www.the1313club.com
COST
$88.00 per person
MC for the night – Actor Neil Patrick Harris
SCHEDULE
The event including; displays, dinner, panels, presentations and entertainment will run from reception 4:00 -5:15 p.m. to approximately 10:00 p.m. Saturday evening.
This September 18th 2010, Ape Pen Publishing and the 1313 Club will host an evening celebrating the incredible mechanical history of theme park animatronics and other mechanical magic. The event will spotlight attractions, characters and memorable devices created by WED Imagineering and later used at theme parks around the world. Using rare images, video, authentic props and animatronics, we’ll journey through the story of this fascinating technology that changed the world of themed entertainment.
Event highlights include presentations by Disney Legends as they share their memories of working with the original Imagineer Walt Disney. The event will give fans an inside view of this little known aspect of Disney park creation and an opportunity to meet and talk with the people who create the magic. This once-in-a-lifetime evening will honor Disneyland as one of the world’s great storytelling environments, with special emphasis on its technological wonders. Combining history, entertainment, lots of surprises and featuring never-before-seen props and artifacts, it’s an event not to be missed by any Disney or animatronics fan!
The current lineup is an impressive collection of legendary and behind-the-scenes talent. (Panels and talent subject to change.)
Reception – Collector’s corner opens with special merchandise available for purchase. Doom Buggies booth with Disney Artist Brian Crosby, and special appearance by R2D2. Silent auction begins. Original theme park artifacts display opens and will include:
Alligators from Epcot’s World of Motion attraction
Ride vehicles from Snow White’s Scary Adventures and Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
Animatronics from Epcot’s Food Rocks attraction
Dragon heads from the Legend of Mythica at Tokyo DisneySea and Fantasmic
Dolls from “it’s a small world”
Artifacts from America Sings, Haunted Mansion Holiday & Rivers of America
Original maquettes from the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction and the Western River Expedition
Dinner and Entertainment –
Enjoy a full, three course sit-down dinner while viewing vintage images of Disneyland and rare photographs taken during the park’s construction. Dinner entertainment provided by: Kirk Wall and The Can Can Girls from the Golden Horseshoe Revue
Presentations –
Crossbones, Tombstones, and Dolls – The Animatronics Extravaganza
Join Disney Legends Alice Davis and X Atencio as they take you through the adventurous worlds of the Haunted Mansion and Pirates of the Caribbean, to the gentle musical environment of “it’s a small world”. Share their memories of creating the magic when Walt Disney himself was at the helm.
It All Started With a Magical Business Plan – Pixie Dust Marketing
Meet the “Honorary Mayor” of Disneyland, Jack Lindquist, who had the best job in the world, President of Disneyland. Share memories of a time when the E-ticket was the coveted treasure in the land. Learn marketing magic from Milt Albright, the man who created some of our most fond memories from school days past, Grad Nite at Disneyland!
From Paper to Life – Giving Movement and Voice to Animated Characters
Animators and voice artists breathe life into drawings and turn them into realistic characters. One of the most beloved animated Disney character, Alice from Alice in Wonderland, was brought to life on film and later through the magic of animatronics. Disney Legend Kathryn Beaumont shares what it takes to voice this classic character. Animator Floyd Norman utilized his talents from beloved 2D animated Disney films to today’s 3D wonders, many of which are featured in popular rides and attractions. Follow his journey from enchanted forests and “Lightyears” beyond.
Rides, Roads and Roars – From Monorails and Flying Saucers to the Roars of Dinosaurs and King Kong!
Disney Legend Bob Gurr is truly a wonder. For 55 years he’s helped move many a happy Disney theme park guest aboard vehicles and conveyances of his own design. Even retirement didn’t slow him down; he went on to create a vast array of fantastical beasts including King Kong and dinosaurs for Jurassic Park. If you haven’t heard Bob speak of his adventures before, you’re in for a treat! Those who have, you know he’ll regale us with stories of his rich career that are not soon to be forgotten!
MAPO Magic – The History of Audio Animatronics
The early days of MAPO brought an entirely new technology to the forefront of the industry and Rick Berryman was part of it all. Hear what it was like to be there during this groundbreaking time at WED from the man who, according to legend, has created more Audio-Animatronics figures for Disney than any other individual. Joining him with the history of Audio-Animatronics are two of today’s most talented Imagineers, Larry Nikolai and Ethan Reed sharing a presentation rarely seen outside the walls of Walt Disney Imagineering.
It’s Alive! – The Art and Science of Audio Animatronics Programming
The hands that have masterfully programmed many beloved Disney characters at Disney resorts around the world are now hard at work making the ultimate in animatronics figures come to life. Darrin Hughes shares a rare demonstration of how these amazing mechanical wonders are programmed for lifelike motion.
The Next Generation – Advancements in animatronics From Chuck E. Cheese to Dragons and Beyond!
When Garner Holt was young he was so inspired by Walt Disney and Disneyland, he dreamed of a career building things just like he saw at the park. At 16 he founded what would become the largest and internationally recognized animatronics design and manufacturing company. The company has built more than 2,000 animatronics characters from song birds to dinosaurs and dragons and will soon premiere the most advanced animatronics figure to date. With clients worldwide that include nearly all the Disney theme parks, Garner’s childhood dreams have become reality beyond his wildest imaginings as he makes the magic he always admired.
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